Washington Sundar falls to his knees in excruciating pain after being hit on the chest - ORSOLTECH

The Australian pace attack, featuring Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Scott Boland, is making life hell for the Indian batsmen in the ongoing New Year's Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney on Friday, January 3.

After Rishabh Pant suffered a series of dangerous knocks on the first day of the fifth and final Test, it was Washington Sundar's turn to face the wrath of the Australian pacers at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney. After Rishabh Pant, Indian pacer Washington Sundar was also injured in his own area.

Washington left Sundar writhing in pain after a brutal delivery to Pat Cummins in the New Year's Test at the SCG

The incident occurred on the third ball of the 66th over during India's first innings in the ongoing New Year's Test, with Washington Sundar left wincing in pain after a brutal delivery from Pat Cummins at the SCG on day one. Sundar tried to block the ball with his high hands, but the ball beat him on the inside edge and sent it straight into his penalty area.

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The impact was immediate and extremely painful, resulting in Washington Sundar collapsing to the ground in pain, unable to recover from the painful blow. Team India's physiotherapist rushed onto the field to assess the damage as the Indian pacer struggled to get back on his feet after the nasty hit.

It's certainly a moment no player wants to experience, and Sundar's discomfort was evident as he lay on the ground. This traumatic incident left fans and players worried for the Indian cricketer.